Taco Bell Cantina
Fast food restaurant · Newport Beach ·

Taco Bell Cantina

Fast food restaurant · Newport Beach ·

Beachside cantina with Baja Blast, tacos, and alcohol

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2121 W Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663 Get directions

$10–20

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2121 W Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663 Get directions

+1 949 781 0435
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LA’s Popular Beer Belly Goes Completely Vegan This Weekend | Eater LA

"The Newport Beach Taco Bell Cantina is leaning into summer by adding frozen rosé (frose) to its lineup, offering diners the option to get a Crunch Wrap Supreme paired with 16 ounces of frose as a low-cost package." - Farley Elliott

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Taco Bell Cantina

Steven M.

Google
I'm at a bit biased since I love Taco Bell but the Baja Blast with double shots of Tequila was perfect to sip while walking on the beach. The beefy crunch burritos are also good.

M E

Google
I am in love...This is everything you LOVE about Taco Bell and MORE...it has ALCOHOL!!!!😍😍😍 GREAT JOB TACO BELL. This location is perfect for this!! Part of the windows open up, so its like a patio as well! Its perfect for after a day on the beach or before going to beach. They have imported beer on tap and they have cans. They have freezes which you can add alcohol (rose' and tequila) i cant wait to come back!!

Tubosun O.

Google
Where are you going to get a Baja Blast with tequila in it? Exactly, this is the only place where you can fulfill that twisted desire. The windows are open for a nice ocean breeze. The staff are friendly for the amount of traffic I imagine they deal with. My first time at a Taco Bell Cantina and certainly not my last! Enjoy!

Amari C.

Google
It's a cool little taco bell on the corner of the beach. I got the baja blast with tequila, it was really sweet and tasted a lot different than expected. It was not bad but I don't know if I'd get it again.

Melodie D.

Google
I came to try the alcoholic drinks and I ordered the margarita freeze with tequila! It was about $10 for each and they were so yummy! The drinks were actually pretty strong, but the flavor was still delicious! I can’t wait to go back and try more flavors.

Miriah L.

Google
It is Taco Bell +Beer.. what more can I say. Great place for some late night food and one more beer

Dony M.

Google
Great having a Taco Bell on the beach near 2 ice cream shops!

Rhonda Lee S.

Google
I got three crunchy tacos combo. The place does not look like a Taco Bell inside, and barely outside. I mean you could easily mistake it for a hole in the wall generic. If it wasn't for the big tent out front in the side walk, that says TACO BELL with taco bell colors, I could have easily missed it. Then they ask your name, and call your name out when ready. Then they gave me a sealed bag. I thought, " Should I rip it open to look for napkins ....taco sauce...? I thought no, Ill just wait till I get home. Turns out, no taco sauce! Really??!! I bought three tacos! However, they do have napkins in the bag. The cup they gave me,,,,,Tiny words, Taco Bell. The paper bag ,,,, All writing is about, call ahead....order ahead....contactless pick up.... The bag does not say (Taco Bell) . The paper the tacos are wrapped in....Teal and Orange?? What!!! Tiny little words... Taco Bell. Are they embarrassed about being Taco Bell? I added a purple scarf so I could tell it was Taco Bell in my picture lol! Sum it up... Bizzar location
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Luke G.

Yelp
It's a Taco Bell Cantina. I hope you know what to expect by now when you come to a Taco Bell. It's Taco Bell with alcohol! If you like Taco Bell then you can't go wrong when you add alcohol. I tried something called Aardvark Fries. They are fire period. This place is tiny so not a lot of space and it has about the same amount of seating as the Taco Bell Cantina in Las Vegas. No clue why they make these Cantinas so tiny. If you're trying to find a diabolical spot after getting slosh drunk, this is definitely a good one where you can still enjoy the ocean breeze. Taco Bell with booze, fire food, amazingly chill service, and a breeze
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Janet K.

Yelp
What's with the low ratings? It's a Taco Bell Cantina people. I hope you know what to expect by now when you come to a Taco Bell. It's Taco Bell with alcohol!!! Like yes!!! If you like Taco Bell then you can't go wrong when you add alcohol. I tried something called Aardvark Fries. No clue why it's called that and hasn't seen it anywhere else but it's fire! Get it if it's still there. This place is tiny so not a lot of space and it has about the same amount of seating as the Taco Bell Cantina in Las Vegas. No clue why they make these Cantinas so tiny.
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Tamara T.

Yelp
My friend wanted to do a quick visit to Newport after the Skeggs concert and I said I was down and he also added a stop at this Taco Bell as well. We were here late on a weeknight and there were 4 people dining in this small space. We ordered our food off the digital monitors and waited for about 10 minutes for our order. I got a cantina chicken meal and thought it was alright. I would've much rather gotten the chipotle chicken flatbread and a chalupa or taco instead. I tried the Milk Bar Birthday Cake Churros that night and it is my favorite churro ever. I could do without the sprinkles but the birthday cake flavor mixed with the churro texture, slaps! Definitely get these churros with your order!

R G.

Yelp
Filthy place, rude employees. I watched the manager argue with a customer about the bill where she was completely wrong - overcharging for an order when the lower price was clearly and visibly on his order. If the ticket says ZERO for an item you cannot charge whatever you think it should say! Bad place. Stay away!
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Alexis T.

Yelp
I found a piece of hair on my nacho del grande and they forgot my meat in it very disappointing

Rylinn J.

Yelp
Why did you stop taking orders at 1:17. Helloooooooooooooo. Bad asf. For fart! Also everyone here is so annoying STOP YELLING BEUAAAAA!??????? SHUT THR FUXK up And they forgot our crunch wrap supreme smh
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Nicole F.

Yelp
This Cantina is super small, but the location to the beach is so convenient and we found parking right away. They don't have a drive through, but they have a walk up window. They offer alcohol too which is really cool!
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Allison P.

Yelp
The alcoholic freezes are dangerously good! We dropped by late one Saturday night which meant it was filled to the brim with people trickling in from surrounding bars for munchies and sips. The atmosphere was lively and bustling with the employees being such great sports dealing with all the tipsy people inside haha. Opted for the Baja Blast Freeze with added shots of tequila! There is a selection of different add-ons you can choose from. You can also customize the number of shots to incorporate. It was so good, we went back for another one. Super yums.

Daniel H.

Yelp
Crazy! They don't take $100 bills. I was desperately hungry and these morons couldn't take it.
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Ronald S.

Yelp
Okay, I know I'm late to the party, but I gotta say this location is pretty clutch. Came by on a Tuesday night ~11:30pm and it was pretty packed from all the beach goers looking for some late-night eats. You can either order from the kiosks or up at the front. They have their typical menu items to choose from and the prices are VERY fair (closest fast food spot near the water.)
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Rochelle N.

Yelp
Really nice to have a cheap option for dinner at Newport Beach. The food itself was good nothing mind-blowing. The workers were very quick with the orders. This Taco Bell has their windows open constantly so it does get a bit chilly in the night so just prepare for that!
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Kelvin C.

Yelp
Terrible experience. I came on Saturday night July 23, and upon entry a drunk dude was yelling at the cashier and spit on his face over waiting over 20 mins. 10 mins later a group of teenagers were throwing a homeless man's shoe (they nicknamed him Flower Pot) all over the restaurant. The shoe landed all over tables and customers. Yet the cashier pictured below still helped them take orders. I came to pick up an online order, but the white cashier in his 30's flat out ignored me when I asked to check on my order. Then I waited in line and he looks at the next customer to take their payment and to cut me in line. Despite all the chaos, he responded to every one else with a smile (including the customers causing a scene). I'm the only Asian person in the store yet he went out of the way to avoid me. It was getting annoying so I went outside over the counter as he was filling drinks for customers, and asked him to check on my order while he's 2ft away. He heard me, so he just looks away to avoid me. He avoided me three times. Then he went back on the POS and take more orders and gives me a dirty look. How about you help existing customers who already paid? It was a very an unwelcome and uncomfortable experience. Please take him back to diversity inclusion training before putting him to work. This awesome Taco Bell location does not need someone like him to ruin the conpany for everyone else working or eating there. He got what he intended when I left without any food. 30-40 minutes wait for Taco Bell and to be treated worse than a customer yelling at his face is ridiculous. If you thought what he did was wrong, please share this.
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Johnny N.

Yelp
An okay experience for the time and location! I was glad this location was open late and located right near Seaside bakery, meaning it was the perfect candidate for late night runs. I immediately noticed how crowded it was late at night, with very little standing and moving room. It was a little hard to maneuver from the ordering kiosk to the counter and to the soda fountain. We got the combo box with a burrito, taco, chips, and a drink. The drink tasted a little off, so I wasn't sure if it was that we visited too late into a cleaning cycle, or if the machines were cleaned at all. Otherwise the food was decent and on-par with usual visits. The service was great and the employees were friendly! I'd definitely return to try some of the alcoholic drinks, though!
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Micah C.

Yelp
The food I ordered was hot, fresh, and delicious. I ordered on an electric kiosk so there wasn't much human interaction (could be a good thing or bad thing depending on the person). The seating inside was casual with a nice view outside to the street. I would come here again.
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Rachel T.

Yelp
Came by to grab some late night snacks and drinks to enjoy on the pier. This is located right next to the beach and there's parking in front, and depending on time on which you arrive will decide whether you have to pay for parking or not. Food is pretty much the same as other Taco Bell's minus some special items. For drinks they have additional special drinks, which come with alcohol as well if you are 21 or older. It is not a super large restaurant, so you might not be able to come with a large party. However the staff was fairly quick and speedy with orders and pick ups.
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Arlene E.

Yelp
Mixed drinks!!! Menu is the same Taco Bell Baja blast with rum 1 Might want to go to nearby bars for a real drink
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Armand V.

Yelp
Terrible, do not come here, its not worth it, don't believe all the hype, you deserve better than the rudeness that will come out of this Taco Bell Cantina. I am an avid Taco Bell lover, that bell has been close to my heart my entire life. When it comes to fast food spots, Taco Bell is my go-to, so much so, that I've visited locations in the US and around the world. With that said, this is the WORSE experience I've ever had at any of their locations. As a man who loves the bell, and has always preferred to think outside the bun, when I heard that there was an actual Taco Bell that served alcohol in New Port, I was excited! We pulled up on a Saturday around 9pm, not too late. The location has terrible parking! There was none at the front, or at any of the parking lots around. This Taco Bell is close to the beach, and fittingly close to other bars. We were left no other option but, to park a block out and walk to this small Taco Bell. Once inside, to be honest, it was nothing special. It was dirty, it felt crammed, and the rudest Taco Bell employee on Earth was working the front, but we'll get to that later. They had two digital menus in the front that you could order from, we decided to get some food, and I needed a pick-me up, so I ordered a Taco Bell Cinnabon Coffee. You type in your name and then wait for them to call it, to give you your food. Unfortunately, you could only order alcohol from the incredibly rude individual at the front that had stank radiating from her face. You can not order it from the digital menu. As we ordered with her, she was very condescending, spoke passive aggressively, and was not helpful at all. I had to look at her at one moment and makes sure she didn't have anything stuck anywhere, as she seemed to hate working at Taco Bell. We wanted to try the sluhies/freezies. They offered Margarita and Baja Blast flavors. We chose to have them with Tequila, but it seemed there were other options of liquor as well. Unfortunately, we didn't know what those options were since the person working the register seemed like she wanted to throw a taco at us whenever we spoke to her or asked any questions. To avoid angering this beastly creature, we just ordered two of each freezie. She made the margarita first. Nothing special, she just got it out of the freezie machine and put tequila in it. Then she slammed them on the counter, angrily! She then attended to other customers and never made the Baja Blast spiked freezies. We were confused. It would have probably been much smarter to finish the order she started, before attending to other customers. We decided to sit down and wait. We waited close to 20 minutes before food arrived. Mind you, this place was not busy at all. There were maybe 5 other people, nothing more. This lady working the front seemed to be giving stank and rudeness to every poor soul that approached her. Someone asked about the restroom code, she would snap back with an evil look that could pierce your soul, and leave you without one. This soulless, poor excuse for an employee was horrendous and made this Taco Bell experience horrendous! When we approached her to ask about our missing beverages, she looked at us sarcastically, and spoke to us passive aggressively. It almost seemed like she was ready to hop the counter and hit us. We got only one spiked Baja Blast from her, and the coffee. We never got our missing drink, and we preferred it be best to just leave the restaurant and not engage with that poor excuse for a human. Honestly, the drinks were not even worth it. They cost 10 bucks each! Ridiculous! You are better off getting a Baja Blast from ANOTHER Taco Bell way, way, way, far away from this one, and just add Tequila! Voila! You would save yourself some money, avoid exposing yourself to dirtiness, and best of all, avoid interacting with an individual that hates their jobs and goes out of their way to makes sure you know it. After this experience, 'NO quiero Taco Bell,'. Best to go elsewhere.
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Rebecca L.

Yelp
Soooo my husband is obsessed with Taco Bell and we have wanted to try this location for a while. Unfortunately, it was simply meh and not a good experience. I wanted to give one star, but my husband said two for location. First, the food was not on par with location or even other Taco Bell's. I was also starving, so for it to still be whatever, was disappointing. Second, and what I thought that was the most disgusting part was there was no soap in the bathroom!!! Like how do you have a restaurant and not have soap??!!!!! There also was no toilet seat covers, which I think I could've overlooked if there was soap. When we asked the girl working there about it she acted like it was a weird question and said they didn't have any. Nasty. Needless to say, we won't be back to this location when there are way better restaurants in the area... and better Taco Bell's.

Ariel M.

Yelp
If I could give it a zero I would .. we came in and we had to use the bathroom but they said customers only which ok fine so a friend of mine did and then they opened it for her .. while I was waiting to use it after her one of the workers were waiting by the bathroom door and watching to make sure I didn't use it since I didn't buy anything myself mind you it was only us two.. last time I checked Taco Bell doesn't have a dam bathroom monitor.. ridiculous
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Marissa W.

Yelp
I wish I could give this 0 stars but 1 is the least it will allow. Let me just start off by saying I love Taco Bell, like my veins run off Baja blast. But this location had me questioning how much I really love Taco Bell. We visited hoping to end the night of hanging out with friends with some good, trusty Taco Bell at a location none of us had been to. Walk in and immediately surrounded by very drunk people, okay fine there's like a bar down the street whatever. But none of the tables in the dining room had been wiped down and there were random half drunken soda without lids in almost every table. Tables were all sticky, floor looked disgusting. The trash was piled so high right next to the drink dispenser, I didn't understand how it hadn't tipped offer yet. In front of the store where you pick up food, it is filled with obnoxious, drunk people. The employees look like they do not want to be there either. When you try to ask for help you can either get an evil eye from the workers or drunk people who think you're trying to cut them. There are two ordering tablets, so we each take turns typing in our orders. We waited what seemed like forever, maybe about 20-30 minutes, which is pretty long for fast food. We get our food and are missing 2 combos and a total of 3 drinks. Once we're finally able to get a worker to help, she asks for them to bring everything we did receive back up to her and explained that even though the items they clicked show up on their receipt, it wasn't actually entered in? I don't really know. I just know they had to order their food again and triple checked it actually went through. And we waited another almost 20 minutes. We originally had planned to try some of the alcoholic drinks but realized you couldn't on the the tablets and were going to do so after putting in our (original) order. We didn't because of all the drunk people waiting in front for their orders. It was just a mess trying to get to the front and figured we'd be okay with our food and Baja blasts. The two burritos from the second order had uncooked rice in them. But it was such a hassle trying to get the employees attention we decided it wasn't even worth it. We just tossed the rest of our food. And when I say it was a hassle, you could be standing at the counter and they will look right passed you. You've really got to get their attention or they will just keep ignoring you The drunk patrons could definitely be due to the nearby bar(s) or anyone, because who doesn't love Taco Bell when you're drunk, so I can't put blameTaco Bell. But just know that is the environment you'll be in. Taco Bell is lucky. We all decided that this experience is definitely a location thing and not a Taco Bell thing.
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Aleece T.

Yelp
I was so excited to check out this location! I came all the way from Los Angeles. It was nice but I had hoped it would be much larger with outdoor seating. It's pretty small but clean and the staff was friendly enough, haha. It steps from the beach so we walked there after and ate in the nice breeze overlooking the water. It's right near all the bars and stays open until at least midnight on week days which is great since most things in this area (aside from bars) closes super early. I used to live in this area in 2014 and it's gotten a lot more developed and cool. Cant wait to come back again and explore more.

Francisco T.

Yelp
Orders twice add bought some dishes hot sauce only to find out that the dishes hotsauce I paid for was not provided as soon I I got to my destination

Karla C.

Yelp
The place was so gross. I walked up to the front to ask the Taco Bell worker to wipe down our table and he said the best I can do is give me napkins. He handed me napkins to clean our sticky dirty table. The floor is trashed, the bins are full. It's gross in there.
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Jessica T.

Yelp
I'd skip out on this location and go to the Vegas one if you're ever there! The baja blast machine wasn't completely frozen when we went so my friend's drink tasted very syrupy. I got the frosé and they just gave me the smallest amount of what was left over from an old bottle. Considering the drinks were $9-16 dollars, it just isn't worth it for this quality.
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Kenny Y.

Yelp
Where else can you find a Taco Bell that serve their regular items with adult beverages besides Las Vegas? I'm so glad there is a souped up Taco Bell Cantina in my neck of the woods! On top of their regular menu, they also have adult slushies and beers, perfect for the after party or when you are sober! Not to mention the beach is just a 2 mins walk down the sandy path right after a nice cold frozen margarita!
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Sharon P.

Yelp
This location resembles most Taco Bell shops- it's small, the dining room has the aesthetic that's familiar, the food for the most part is the same but there is no drive thru. Bell heads likely enjoy its proximity to the beach and if they're willing to fork over almost $8 for one of three slushy adult beverages, they might even think they've found the golden ticket Taco Bell! Be prepared for a sedate Bell experience and if you found parking nearby during the peak summer season, consider yourself lucky. Grab some tacos then head back home and make your own slushy adult beverages. I'd say this isn't a Taco Bell for which you'd make the drive to simply experience the freezes; save the effort and visit the Cantina location the next time you're in Las Vegas. Same food, but the adult beverages are much more plentiful and the look of the restaurant is exactly how you'd picture a Vegas style Taco Bell pseudo Cantina. Again neither experience is life changing, but the novelty of alcohol at your favorite high school or hang over Taco Bell is nifty for about 10 minutes.
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Owen M.

Yelp
I love this Taco Bell location. It's nice and open to the outside, the food is made quickly and correctly, and the staff is extremely nice. I do not think I could name a single problem with this location, other than I wish it was bigger! Absolutely love it!
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Eli L.

Yelp
went here at 1 AM, only ones in the taco bell. food is good - its taco bell. drinks are yum, melt fairly quick though. service was good, even for it being so late. we ordered at the kiosk and got our food quick. ambiance- its nice and clean, what more could you ask for?
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Ruth T.

Yelp
What can I say...it's a Taco Bell that serves alcohol slushies! It's definitely not up to the caliber of the Taco Bell Cantina in Vegas, but this one comes with laid-back beach vibes. The location is clean and follows COVID-19 precautions, just watch out for those anti-maskers... Right now, there's an outdoor dining area set up where you can enjoy your food. I came to eat one last Mexican Pizza before it gets the chop, but ultimately I'd prefer to go to a local business in town.
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Karen D.

Yelp
Stopped in yesterday when I was in the Newport Beach area, the store is open, clean, friendly associate took my order and had my food in minutes. The food is just like any other Taco Bell location, my steak burrito and quesadilla were okay, I tried the mixed berry freeze with rose wine which was quite a sugar rush, but note you can't take any drink with alcohol outside of the location.
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Tora M.

Yelp
ALCOHOL SERVED HERE! On June 6, 2018, Taco Bell announced that only TWO locations nationwide (the other is in Dearborn Park, Chicago) would be testing their new FROSÉ, (actual name: Berry Frosé Twisted Freeze). So, by June 17th, I had found an excuse to drive down from Los Angeles to Newport Beach to try it out! Alcohol and Taco Bell - I needed this when I was in high school! Just kidding... This is not your usual Taco Bell...it's a Taco Bell CANTINA, which means it regularly sells alcohol in the form of beer & wine - a concept launched by the brand in 2017. The alcoholic slushies are an experiment for now, but I hope it's a trend that takes hold. This location has difficult parking - at least on Father's Day Sunday - it's right around the corner from the Newport Pier and lots of other drinking and eating establishments. Street or lot parking is about $2 per hour. It's tiny but one side has window seats that are open air! It does have a restroom, but I didn't check that out. I only came for the Frosé and the girl behind the counter CARDED ME...I love you! After shelling out for my CA priced Frosé, $7.99 (it's only $5.49 in Chicago!), I sat back and enjoyed the cold slushie goodness of their 16 oz. berry-flavored drink with a 2 oz. pour of Charles & Charles Rosé Wine on top. I was instructed to stir it up really well before imbibing. How was it? Cold and yummy and with a slight kick of rosé. It was very easy to drink and gave me a pleasant and very slight buzz. I would order it again if it was offered at the "Chicago" price of around $5, but I thought $7.99 was too high of a price point. It's a fun experiment and we shall see where it goes. Pink wine slushies and OC millennials...I'm gonna predict a winning combination with this one. Yelp Challenge 2018: 48/100
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Tony G.

Yelp
Really dumb customer service! They want you to use the machine when I had cash to buy stuff! It's insulting and I wish you guys did a better job to treat humans better and not just like numbers
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Carola S.

Yelp
Margaritas and wine slushy.. not bad Taco Bell! It's such a smart move to have a Taco Bell Cantina by the beach. The big and open windows where you observe people's excitement as they head to the beach. Workers here are super kind and patient with all the different folks that come in. At times, it make get a little loud but it just depends what time you go. I usually come here for the drinks and snack on some food here. Cool spot!
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Emily C.

Yelp
This place is disgusting. Super dirty inside with gnats flying around everywhere. Staff is rude and unprofessional even for a Taco Bell. Honestly any other Taco Bell would be a better choice. Avoid this place!! Edit: I emailed the manager like he requested below and haven't received a response so that's just his basic "oops, we messed up but don't care" generic response.
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Bronsen F.

Yelp
original review: Was surfing at blackies and stopped by after we were done to get some food, door said open daily at 10 am and online it said 12pm open, however at 12:30 when I went it wasn't open. Looked like there was one guy in there struggling to get the doors open. Do better I apologize to the owner.... this is not my review, someone logged into my YELP account and has been making random reviews in the past 24/7! I don't surf and have NEVERRRR been to this location!

Samuel G.

Yelp
Pretty standard Taco Bell with the standard menu and alcohol options. Food tasted as a standard Taco Bell should, but it was pretty cramped and not well maintained when we visited. Food was tossed around and smeared across tables. Close walk to the beach though, so pretty convenient.
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Ccastro3129 C.

Yelp
Wasted 30 mins of my life. Tried to put an order in at the kiosk and wouldn't accept it. Asked a worker why it wasn't going through and he kept saying he didn't know. Asked if he could do it at the register he said he didn't know. Asked if he could help me in any way and he said he didn't know. I'll be going ANYWHERE but taco bell from now on. Also the place smelled horrible.
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Matt G.

Yelp
So seeing pictures and videos and people talking about the cantina bell I was expecting the world. Apparently that's only for the Vegas one! This one was kinda lame, it's a nice Taco Bell and good as to be expected, but the alcohol situation was lagging hard. The alcoholic freezes tho!! Amazing. A decent chunk of alcohol in there too. Get the mix of Baja blast and the other one. Super sweet and delicious! Cool place to chill, but sad you can't take alcohol out of the restaurant (really tho just sneak it out).
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Daisy L.

Yelp
First time at this location and it's sooo fucken dope. The building itself is awesome. I would love a kitchen with that type of door !! Ahah badass!! It's a very clean spot, I saw the guy that helped me in the front come outside every 20 mins or so to clean the tables, push in the chairs, and clean the drinks area. That's honestly awesome to see a worker do their job. Good customer service, he was friendly too and was patient with my order.
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Rachael Y.

Yelp
A fun place to go to after a day down in Newport or night out. The Baja blast has always been my favorite and they have an alcoholic version here. I ordered the cheesy gordita crunch and the quesalupa - both were yummy! The food came out fast, easy to order with the touch screen inside, and a large outside set up. It's a fun place to show friends from out of town who enjoy Taco Bell since most haven't seen a cantina version!
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Sunny T.

Yelp
By far the nicest Taco Bell I've visited. Location is better than any~ Cool vibrant open beach cantina. If you're at the beach and want a quick bite to eat, check them out. They also sell beer & wine. Very clean and nice staff!
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Marissa L.

Yelp
I came here with a couple friends because one of my friends told us they sold booze here and we tried it out. I got one of their slushies spiked with some tequila, I think I made it a double and it was a lot stronger than I expected. We didn't get any food here because we ate before. But the location is nice, we walked around the beach after getting our drinks. There's a lot of bars around here, but we just chose the cheapest option for a drink basically. For a taco bell it's pretty nice inside and the service was pretty good.
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Vivian T.

Yelp
Every thing you can expect from a Taco Bell plus some speciality dishes only available at the Cantina locations plus alcohol! Located on the corner on the same side as Stag Bar, so it's really easy to find. Prices for the food is on average the same as normal Taco Bells. However the inside is on the small side. There are outlets and USB outlets so you can charge your phone while eating! Upside there is a restroom here and it's way cleaner than the bathrooms by the pier. Downside it's only a single stall, so hopefully there isn't a long line... Or someone passed out drunk inside. We tried the chicken chips, cause we weren't too hungry. They were amazing and you get a decent amount for $5. As for the alcohol, right now there's three taps, and three beer can choices. There isn't the add shot option to their freezes yet. I think I had high expectations because I've been to the Taco Bell Cantina in Vegas. So I was a little let down that it wasn't done in the same fashion. Whereas there's flashing lights, lasers and lots of fanfare at the Vegas location, the Newport one is a lot tamer. I wouldn't even know it was the opening weekend if I didn't read about it. There's also only one story here so it can get crowded as the word gets out. Lots of floor to ceiling windows which gives you a decent view, when drunk people arent walking by and banging on them. So if you come late just prepare for that. But it is nice to have another food option here, especially when you have the drunk munchies. And they take card!
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Christine N.

Yelp
This is a solid Taco Bell. Plus it serves beer (and soon to serve alcoholic freezes)! Service is very friendly and line goes by quickly. Food always taste fresh and has been well made! Order the Mexican pizza... you won't disappointment! Only downfall is that it is a small location, but can't blame them cause it is in a prime spot. Only one bathroom so there can be a line. Great to go after a nice of drinking or just hanging at the beach.
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Gwen D.

Yelp
I love me some Taco Bell. Taco Bell cantinas should be in each city! My friends and I shared a Baja Blast w the rum! It was about $8 as is with one shot then $1 or $2 for the second shot added. There were power outlets along the middle island bar. I wish we were hungry, because I would've ordered everything. We came for the Baja Blast freeze w rum then took pics in front of the mural. 10/10!!! Sucks there's only this location and the San Francisco one in California then the one one the Las Vegas strip! @TACOBELL please open more up!!!
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Lily r.

Yelp
It's okay. Regular TacoBell but with alcohol. The drinks were good. Would come again but I'm not rushing to come back. Pretty chill spot. A lot of homeless people pass by saying weird stuff. Lines move very slow. Used the wrong wrappers for the soft tacos and confused us when checking our order. I work at A TacoBell and could point of things they should've done but overall it was okay.
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Mitch C.

Yelp
Wow!! Totally didn't know they opened a Taco Bell Cantina here when I walked by today. Can't believe this place used to be a pizza joint and now it's a Taco Bell!! AND they serve beer!!! What's not to like?? This place is really clean, of course, since they only opened for 2 weeks. I will be back for sure!!!
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Julie K.

Yelp
I went here specifically because I was interested in trying the spiked Baja Blast freeze. I was asked if I wanted rum or tequila - it's cool to get a choice! I went with tequila and was asked if I wanted to make it a double shot - sure! As I watched the guy make my drink I was worried when I saw him fill nearly half the cup with "tequila"! But as I drank I became very suspicious of this "tequila". The drink was yummy for sure but I'm convinced that they use some sort of extra low proof alcohol because I never got a buzz from this drink and considering that it was nearly half "tequila", I was fully expecting to regret the extra shot! You know that warm feeling you get while drinking alcohol? Never felt that. Something is up with the booze they use and I don't really care but do feel that they should be transparent about that. Glad I got to try it but not worth going back for unless I'm in the area and craving Taco Bell food. I will say the food was good as any other location. They do have some items on the menu that have been removed recently at other locations like the grilled cheese burrito and the Mexican pizza, so that's cool.
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Grace O.

Yelp
I'm a huge Taco Bell fan! I've been to the cantina location in Vegas and was so excited to check this location out. It is so nice nice inside & outside and they serve beer! I ordered my usual 2 spicy potato soft tacos they're only a $1 each! I also ordered the nacho fries $1 which are to die for! And I got a Pacifico. The line was long but moved very quickly and there was plenty of seating.